No jail for owner of Sin Nightclub

The Irish Music Rights Organisation (IMRO) had sued Gray, his fellow director Paul Griffin, and Pcard Taverns Limited due to non-payment of fees associated with the playing of copyright music. They secured judgement against all parties, as well as an injunction against playing songs without a license.

Today, Gray paid part of the €1880 fine, and, provided the outstanding balance is settled within a fortnight, IMRO agreed to lift the ban on playing protected songs.

The rights organisation, which represents artists and composers, and is responsible for collecting their royalties, had brought a motion seeking the imprisonment of both directors for failure to obey a court order. Gray's partial payment, however, satisfied Judge Jacqueline Linnane, who adjourned proceedings until July 28th.